Tactical voting 08 Dec 2019 This election, people understandably don’t want another Government led by Boris Johnson as PM. They…
Climate Question Time 05 Dec 2019 I thoroughly enjoyed last night’s Wimbledon Climate Question Time, organised by Extinction Rebellion Merton. Like…
Why I, as your next MP, oppose Heathrow expansion 05 Dec 2019 I am opposed to the expansion of Heathrow airport, which would increase air traffic and…
Our plan for the planet 04 Dec 2019 This election is about the crisis of living standards and the climate and environmental emergency. Whether…
Pension justice for 1950s women 24 Nov 2019 The generation of women born in the 1950s were betrayed by the Coalition Government’s decision…
I’m standing for election, and I’m standing up for education 19 Nov 2019 Today I was profiled in The Guardian, in a feature about teachers who are standing…
Remembrance Sunday 10 Nov 2019 This morning I attended a poignant and moving ceremony at Wimbledon War Memorial. They shall…
Remain Labour pledge 08 Nov 2019 I’m proud to be one of the many signatories of the Remain Labour Campaign Pledge. A…
This is the fight of our lives 06 Nov 2019 This is why I’m standing to be Wimbledon’s first woman MP. This is the fight…
It’s time! 16 Oct 2019 Jeremy Corbyn drew crowds on Tuesday evening as he addressed Wimbledon Labour Party members at…
Sign up to stop Voter ID 13 Oct 2019 The Telegraph reports that the Government will announce that voters will need to show ID…
World Homeless Day 10 Oct 2019 Local Candidate Jackie Schneider condemns “shameful” Tory record on homelessness Labour candidate Jackie Schneider is…
London in Europe 07 Oct 2019 Thank you to The European Movement Merton & Wandsworth for hosting a meeting to discuss…
We need our MPs to stop a no-deal Brexit 15 Aug 2019 A no-deal Brexit will be a disaster for this country, but there is a way…
Baseline testing is harmful to children – parents and teachers must fight it 01 Aug 2019 Testing 4 year old children is ridiculous. I’d rather teach them. My article: labourlist.org/2019/08/baseline-testing-is-harmful-to-children-parents-and-teachers-must-fight-to-stop-this-pilot/
Statement on Brexit 29 Jul 2019 For over three years, our politics has been poisoned by Brexit. But despite the din…
St George’s Hospital Cleaners 14 Jul 2019 Today I met with cleaners at St George’s Hospital. The private company, Mitie, has been…
The People’s Podcast 19 Jun 2019 Sick of hearing the same old voices in the media? Me too. That’s why I’ve…
Happy Birthday, Sustain! 19 Jun 2019 I was very honoured to be invited to Sustain’s 20th birthday reception at the House…
Refugee Week 12 Jun 2019 I’m absolutely delighted that Merton will welcome 50 child refugees and disappointed that our MP Stephen…
Keeping cash an option 31 May 2019 Let’s make our lovely new Leisure Centre accessible to everyone! Having a cashless system means…